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Smart spending, not just big spending, is what Canadians need, says Wellesley Institute
February 19, 2009 by
New Zealand peels back state-sponsored pension in favour of health equity?
July 11, 2011 by
Health inequalities between different population groups have major implications for governments. But how do we tackle differences in health outcomes that are Continue Reading…
City Building at Whose Expense? Planning for equity
July 11, 2011 by
City planning is a complex and multi faceted undertaking that requires much collaboration between public and private stakeholders - it is an opportunity for Continue Reading…
Poverty is major health risk: Primary health care providers need to take action
July 22, 2011 by
Primary health care providers should take “significant action on poverty as a health risk, while simultaneously working toward higher level systemic changes Continue Reading…
Rushed Policy Process Leaves No Opportunity For Due Diligence
July 28, 2011 by
While we understand the City’s fiscal pressures, the Wellesley Institute has concerns about the compressed nature of this year’s budget cycle. Typically, Continue Reading…
"All Cuts Aren't Created Equal": Wellesley Weighs In On the Core Service Review with an Editorial in The Toronto Star
July 30, 2011 by
In an editorial in The Toronto Star online, Wellesley Institute's Rick Blickstead looks at the health implications of the proposed service cuts at the City of Continue Reading…
The Toronto 300 speak out on city's Core Services Review
August 11, 2011 by
The Wellesley Institute joined about 300 other organizations and individuals who offered expert views on the implications to the City of Toronto of significant Continue Reading…
Talking About Jobs: vote ontario
September 2, 2011 by
This year Labour Day coincides with the official start of the Ontario provincial election campaign. September 5th, union members will be celebrating labour Continue Reading…
Toronto's cost-cutting proposals will have serious impact on the health of vulnerable people, warns Medical Officer of Health
September 14, 2011 by
In his in his review of the potential health impacts of Toronto’s Core Service Review, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David McKeown, has cautioned Continue Reading…
Wellesley Institute to Toronto’s Executive Committee: Take care of the health of our city
September 16, 2011 by
The Wellesley Institute’s written submission to the City of Toronto Executive Committee for its meeting, starting on September 19, requests that the committee Continue Reading…
